Women in Britain: share your experiences of expressing breast milk in the workplace

Health
By Liam

We would like to know more about women’s experiences with expressing breast milk in the workplace or workplace.

A healthcare worker has won a harassment claim against an NHS health board after she was denied a suitable private space to express breast milk.

Robyn Gibbins told an employment tribunal she felt let down by the trust in Cardiff after she was not given a room to lock up when she returned to work after maternity leave.

A spokesperson for the trust said the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is committed to ensuring that all colleagues are treated respectfully, with dignity and without discrimination or prejudice.

How easy or difficult did you find it to find a suitable place at work to express breast milk? How supportive have you found your employer?

You can tell us your experience of expressing breast milk at work by completing the form below, or send us a message via WhatsApp on +447766780300.

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